English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
"He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings."
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
"She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall."
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
"The coach taught the players how to tackle properly."
the ability to say or do the right thing without offending others
"She handled the situation with great tact."
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others
"He is always tactful when giving feedback."
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
"Napoleon was a brilliant tactician."
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
"The team changed their tactics to win the game."
related to or involving the sense of touch
"The fabric had a pleasant tactile quality."
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
"His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting."
the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail
"The children watched the tadpoles swimming in the pond."
to damage or spoil something by adding an undesirable quality
"The scandal tainted his reputation."
spoiled, corrupted, or made impure
"The tainted food caused several people to fall ill."
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
"The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather."
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
"He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck."
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
"The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons."
A musical instrument with a circular frame, metal jingles, and a drumhead, played by shaking or striking.
"She played the tambourine during the festival parade."
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
"The evidence was tampered with before the trial."
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
"She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach."
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
"The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point."
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
"The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board."
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
"His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion."
perceptible by touch; real and concrete
"The excitement in the room was almost tangible."
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
"The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish."
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
"The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather."
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